Hazel HedgeCorylus avellana

Hazel Hedge Plants Description

Hazel has distinctive pale yellow fluffy catkins known as lambs tails appear from January to March and hang along the length of the bare twigs, not just at the ends. The catkins are accompanied by less noticeable flowers and it is important to retain some of both when trimming (in March) if the edible nuts are required. The nuts are fully ripe by about September/October, when they are harvested by squirrels. See our range of edible hedging Plants.

The leaves are soft, slightly hairy, large and rounded with a pointed tip and turn an attractive orange/gold leaves in autumn. Its a bushy multi-stemmed plant and the young stems are useful as stakes/pea sticks. Include Hazel amongst a veriety of native plants to create an eye-catching feature full of diverse shapes, colours and textures.

Hazel supports at least 70 species of insects plus moth caterpillars, dormice, deer and squirrels. It is fine in most free draining soils and windy/exposed sites and is shade tolerant - view a number of hedging for exposed sites. Hazel grows by about 45cm pa.

Hazel is also a UK native hedging species and can be found in our Mixed Native hedging selection. See our full range of Mixed Native Hedging Packs for more information.

Youll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed in the product grid. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long youre willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.

Brutting or breaking sideshoots half way along their length in August followed by shortening the brutted shoots to 3-4 buds when the catkins are shedding pollen in late winter. When necessary remove up to one third of old overcrowded shoots to the main branches.

Free delivery is available on all orders providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

Packaging Type

Standard Delivery Charge

Minimum Order Values (incl VAT) for FREE Delivery

Small Box (Bare Roots up to 1.2m)

£18 delivery charge (orders up to £100 incl VAT)

Orders of £100 and over - FREE

Box (Pots up to and incl. 7.5L)

£18 delivery charge (orders up to £100 incl VAT)

Orders of £100 and over - FREE

Large/Tall Box (Tall bare roots 1.2m +)

£24 delivery charge (orders up to £120 incl VAT)

Orders of £120 and over - FREE

Pallet (Root balls, large pots, trees etc)

£60 delivery charge (orders up to £240 incl VAT)

Orders of £240 and over - FREE

There are some exceptions to the standard delivery pricing structure, which relate to deliveries to more remote areas, overseas, or extremely tall plants requiring specialist delivery - for more information see the Delivery Information Page

It's Quick! - Please note that due to increased demand, orders will currently be dispatched within 14 - 21 working days. (See our product pages for specific delivery info)

Next Day Delivery is Available - We can offer next day delivery on eligible species and sizes for an additional £12 incl VAT. Call 01257 263 873 to find out if your order is eligible.

It's Convenient - no need to wait in all day to sign, we don't need a signature (the odd, larger order may require a signature but will be delivered at a mutually agreeable time)

It's Tried & Tested - we use only couriers who have shown consistency in their efficiency & care

* Please note that delivery costs are based on the final order amount in your cart after any discounts have been applied.

Product Details

Product Details

Hazel Hedge Plants Description

Hazel has distinctive pale yellow fluffy catkins known as lambs tails appear from January to March and hang along the length of the bare twigs, not just at the ends. The catkins are accompanied by less noticeable flowers and it is important to retain some of both when trimming (in March) if the edible nuts are required. The nuts are fully ripe by about September/October, when they are harvested by squirrels. See our range of edible hedging Plants.

The leaves are soft, slightly hairy, large and rounded with a pointed tip and turn an attractive orange/gold leaves in autumn. Its a bushy multi-stemmed plant and the young stems are useful as stakes/pea sticks. Include Hazel amongst a veriety of native plants to create an eye-catching feature full of diverse shapes, colours and textures.

Hazel supports at least 70 species of insects plus moth caterpillars, dormice, deer and squirrels. It is fine in most free draining soils and windy/exposed sites and is shade tolerant - view a number of hedging for exposed sites. Hazel grows by about 45cm pa.

Hazel is also a UK native hedging species and can be found in our Mixed Native hedging selection. See our full range of Mixed Native Hedging Packs for more information.

Further Information

Further Information

Youll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed in the product grid. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long youre willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.

Pruning Advice

Pruning Advice

Brutting or breaking sideshoots half way along their length in August followed by shortening the brutted shoots to 3-4 buds when the catkins are shedding pollen in late winter. When necessary remove up to one third of old overcrowded shoots to the main branches.

Delivery & Returns

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on all orders providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

Packaging Type

Standard Delivery Charge

Minimum Order Values (incl VAT) for FREE Delivery

Small Box (Bare Roots up to 1.2m)

£18 delivery charge (orders up to £100 incl VAT)

Orders of £100 and over - FREE

Box (Pots up to and incl. 7.5L)

£18 delivery charge (orders up to £100 incl VAT)

Orders of £100 and over - FREE

Large/Tall Box (Tall bare roots 1.2m +)

£24 delivery charge (orders up to £120 incl VAT)

Orders of £120 and over - FREE

Pallet (Root balls, large pots, trees etc)

£60 delivery charge (orders up to £240 incl VAT)

Orders of £240 and over - FREE

There are some exceptions to the standard delivery pricing structure, which relate to deliveries to more remote areas, overseas, or extremely tall plants requiring specialist delivery - for more information see the Delivery Information Page

It's Quick! - Please note that due to increased demand, orders will currently be dispatched within 14 - 21 working days. (See our product pages for specific delivery info)

Next Day Delivery is Available - We can offer next day delivery on eligible species and sizes for an additional £12 incl VAT. Call 01257 263 873 to find out if your order is eligible.

It's Convenient - no need to wait in all day to sign, we don't need a signature (the odd, larger order may require a signature but will be delivered at a mutually agreeable time)

It's Tried & Tested - we use only couriers who have shown consistency in their efficiency & care

* Please note that delivery costs are based on the final order amount in your cart after any discounts have been applied.

Root Types Summary

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Bare Roots

Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.

Pot Grown

Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.

Root Ball

Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.

Field Maple

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Field Maple

From: £1.29

Field Maple hedge is a fast-growing, native and deciduous hedging plant. It can grow up between 30-60cm per year, and it can be mixed with other native hedging or planted as single species. Field Maple is also commonly known by its Latin name Acer campestre. View Full Details

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Wild Cherry

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Wild Cherry

From: £1.99

The eventual height of this tree is up to 20m with a rounded crown of up to 10m but if space permits, this is a great addition to a mixed native hedgeView Full Details

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Rowan or Mountain Ash

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Rowan or Mountain Ash

From: £1.99

Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) is a great native hedge species that is a popular choice in mixed hedgingView Full Details

Willow

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Willow

From: £1.79

The White Willow is native and deciduous. It begins its awakening from winter with beautiful soft fluffy catkins in March and April.View Full Details

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Canes (60cm)

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Canes (60cm)

Price: £0.19

Support Canes should be used in windy locations to help support freshly planted bare roots whilst the roots establish View Full Details

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Rabbit Guards (60cm X 38mm)

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Rabbit Guards (60cm X 38mm)

Price: £0.29

Rabbit Guards help protect young plants from stripping by Rabbits and Hares. Canes should also be purchased as they help pin the rabbit guards in place View Full Details